Oyo APC stakeholders strategise for 2027, vow to reposition party

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have pledged to approach future elections with renewed confidence, enthusiasm, and optimism about victory.

The leaders met at the Ibadan residence of Chief Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, to review the outcome of the recent House of Representatives by-election and map out strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Present at the meeting were former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Chief Akin Onigbinde (SAN); APC Peace Advocate Co-Chair, Chief Wale Ohu; and Afeez Repete.

Describing the recent poll as a litmus test of the party’s preparedness, the stakeholders resolved to sustain consultations and reposition the APC as a formidable opposition to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

Dare, a former Sports Minister, reaffirmed his confidence in the chapter’s future, stressing that the electoral setback should serve as motivation for party leaders to strengthen their resolve.

He said, “As a proud son of Oyo State, I strongly believe that the APC has a bright future. The Ibadan North by-election result is a wake-up call, and we are already taking steps to reposition the party.

“Our structures are being realigned, and efforts are ongoing to bring everyone on board as we march toward 2027.

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“I urge our members who are dissatisfied with the by-election outcome to remain hopeful, because things will soon take the right shape.”

 Ohu emphasised the importance of peace and reconciliation within the party, saying, “The Ibadan North by-election has shown us that we still have a lot of work to do. But this is not the time for disunity. 

“The APC must remain peaceful and united to secure greater results in future elections. We are putting the house in order.”

The party leaders also discussed broader strategies for strengthening the APC across all zones in the state.